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Rainy Day Recess
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 1 ต.ค. 2023
Rainy Day Recess aims to increase public understanding of Seattle Public Schools and the broader factors impacting public education.
Big 3 Briefing, Week 4
It’s week 4 of the 2025 legislative session in Washington State. Megan Larkin is helping us follow the education bills related to the Big 3 (wssda.org/2024/10/the-big-three-common-priorities-in-washingtons-education-advocacy/) priorities embraced by major education advocacy organizations across Washington.
See our Show Notes (docs.google.com/document/d/1yt1TcBC-JRT3MjhQsl5xT77ZQRLdU3GWBEvnSEIZqzU/edit?usp=sharing)
TRANSPORTATION BILLS:
• SB 5187 (app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=5187&Year=2025&Initiative=false) - Wellman
• HB 1579 (app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=1579&Year=2025&Initiative=false) - Nance
MSOC (Materials, Supplies, Operating Costs) BILLS:
• SB 5192 (app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=5192&Year=2025&Initiative=false) - Nobles
• HB 1338 (app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=1338&Year=2025&Initiative=false) - Berg
SPECIAL EDUCATION BILLS:
• SB 5263 (app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=5263&Year=2025&Initiative=false) - Pedersen/Braun
• HB 1310 (app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=1310&Year=2025&Initiative=false) - Pollet
Support the show (www.buzzsprout.com/2230213/support)
Contact us at hello@rainydayrecess.org (mailto://hello@rainydayrecess.org) .
Rainy Day Recess music by Lester Mayo, logo by Cheryl Jenrow.
See our Show Notes (docs.google.com/document/d/1yt1TcBC-JRT3MjhQsl5xT77ZQRLdU3GWBEvnSEIZqzU/edit?usp=sharing)
TRANSPORTATION BILLS:
• SB 5187 (app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=5187&Year=2025&Initiative=false) - Wellman
• HB 1579 (app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=1579&Year=2025&Initiative=false) - Nance
MSOC (Materials, Supplies, Operating Costs) BILLS:
• SB 5192 (app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=5192&Year=2025&Initiative=false) - Nobles
• HB 1338 (app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=1338&Year=2025&Initiative=false) - Berg
SPECIAL EDUCATION BILLS:
• SB 5263 (app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=5263&Year=2025&Initiative=false) - Pedersen/Braun
• HB 1310 (app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=1310&Year=2025&Initiative=false) - Pollet
Support the show (www.buzzsprout.com/2230213/support)
Contact us at hello@rainydayrecess.org (mailto://hello@rainydayrecess.org) .
Rainy Day Recess music by Lester Mayo, logo by Cheryl Jenrow.
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Rundown 4 - A Pretty Tight Ship
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Rainy Day Rundown is your weekly update on the latest happenings related to Seattle Public Schools. In this episode: • School Board Meeting: President Gina Topp's first full meeting featured strong facilitation and substantive debate. • Goals and Guardrails: Board discussed reading targets, math goals, and graduation requirements, with student directors providing key insights. Decision postpone...
Big 3 Briefing, Week 3
มุมมอง 816 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา
It’s week 3 of the 2025 legislative session in Washington State. Megan Larkin is helping us follow the education bills related to the Big 3 (wssda.org/2024/10/the-big-three-common-priorities-in-washingtons-education-advocacy/) priorities embraced by the major education advocacy organizations across Washington (WASSDA (wssda.org/2024/10/the-big-three-common-priorities-in-washingtons-education-ad...
Rundown 3 - A Bias for Details
มุมมอง 9วันที่ผ่านมา
Rainy Day Rundown is your weekly update on the latest happenings in education and the community. In this episode: 1. School Board Retreat: A new team-building exercise reveals governance styles, with an emphasis on detail-oriented approaches and a notable absence of "caring" styles on the board. 2. Goals and Guardrails Meetings: Short notice and low attendance at Goals and Guardrails meetings r...
How to "Sign in Pro" on a Bill (Legislative Advocacy 102)
มุมมอง 7314 วันที่ผ่านมา
Rainy Day Recess, Episode 9 In this episode of Rainy Day Recess, Megan Larkin guides listeners through the process of signing in "pro" to support key education funding bills in Washington State. With a step-by-step demonstration, we make it easy for anyone to take action and help secure funding for public schools. Sign in Pro here app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Senate?selectedCommittee=12228&selectedMeetin...
Legislative Advocacy 101, with Megan Larkin
มุมมอง 814 วันที่ผ่านมา
Join Rainy Day Recess as we kick off a new series exploring the Washington State Legislature and its impact on Seattle Public Schools. We’re joined on this journey by Megan Larkin-advocate, SPS parent, and legislative expert-to break down how laws are made and how you can take action to shape them. With critical education funding gaps and a new legislative session underway, we’ll give parents, ...
Rundown 2 - Math Scores Soar, Reading Continues Decline
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Rainy Day Rundown is your weekly update on the latest happenings in education and the community. In this episode: 1. School Board Update: New leadership elected with Gina Topp as president 2. Progress Monitoring Report: Math scores improved while reading declined 3. Listener Feedback: Teacher shares challenges with Advanced Learning implementation 4. South End Education Town Hall: Students orga...
Fixing Washington’s Broken School Funding System, with Oliver Miska, David Knight, and Kendall Fu...
มุมมอง 2421 วันที่ผ่านมา
With school districts across Washington facing severe budget shortfalls, we explore solutions through the People's Big 5 (www.thepeoplesbig5.com/) initiative. Education activist Oliver Miska, joined by UW researchers Dr. David S. Knight and Kendall Fujioka, break down why Washington's school funding system remains broken and how combining funding reform with progressive revenue could fix it. Le...
Highly Capable and Advanced Learning in Seattle, with Jie Lei
มุมมอง 28หลายเดือนก่อน
In this episode of Rainy Day Recess, we talk with Jie Lei, a Seattle Public Schools parent and former student, about the past, present, and uncertain future of the district’s Highly Capable and Advanced Learning programs. Jie shares powerful personal stories, from being misidentified as needing special education after immigrating to the U.S., to ultimately thriving in advanced learning programs...
Rainy Day Rundown 1 - Board Goals and Legislative Reports
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Rainy Day Rundown is your weekly update on the latest happenings in education and the community. From important meetings and policy decisions to ongoing conversations and local initiatives, we keep you in the loop and ready to engage. In this episode: 1. Listener Feedback 2. Special School Board Meeting, Dec 11, 2024 - board sets goals and guardrails 3. House Education Meeting, Dec 10, 2024 - s...
District Deep Dive with Alex Wakeman Rouse
มุมมอง 14หลายเดือนก่อน
In this episode of Rainy Day Recess, we explore the Seattle Public Schools budget crisis with guest Alex Wakeman Rouse, co-chair of All Together for Seattle Schools. We dive into All Together for Seattle Schools' advocacy work, especially advocating for the Washington State legislature to fulfill its Paramount Duty to fully fund Washington Schools. We also discuss some of the complexities of th...
Rainy Day Rundown: Cancelled Closures, Denied Recalls, and Performance Audits
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Rainy Day Rundown is your weekly update on the latest happenings in education and the community. From important meetings and policy decisions to ongoing conversations and local initiatives, we keep you in the loop and ready to engage. In this episode: 1. Special School Board Special Meeting (November 26, 2024) 2. Hearing for the Petition to Recall Board President Liza Rankin (December 2, 2024) ...
The Bomb Cyclone - November 19 School Board Meeting
มุมมอง 132 หลายเดือนก่อน
In this inaugural episode of Rainy Day Recess, Christie Robertson and Jasmine Pulido delve into the high-stakes Seattle School Board meeting of November 19. The meeting saw a cascade of emotions, pivotal decisions, and a dramatic shift in the district's school closure plans. With uncertainty lingering, the stakes remain high for students, families, and district leadership. See our Show Notes (d...
Student Outcomes Focused Governance, in Seattle (VIDEO)
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Seattle Public School Board President Liza Rankin, Student Outcomes Focused Governance coach AJ Crabill, and public school advocate Robert Cruickshank are interviewed about the governance model used by the SPS School Board. Thanks to Dawson Nichols for producing this episode. Note: Seattle Hall Pass features a variety of voices. Each person’s opinions are their own. Contact us with any correcti...
E43 - Seattle School Closures, Past and Present
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E43 - Seattle School Closures, Past and Present
E43 - Seattle School Closures, Past and Present
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E43 - Seattle School Closures, Past and Present
Seattle cares about our public schools
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Seattle cares about our public schools
Chetan Soni speaks to chronic absenteeism.
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Chetan Soni speaks to chronic absenteeism.
Brandon Hersey on the Profile of a Seattle Graduate
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Brandon Hersey on the Profile of a Seattle Graduate
Brandon Hersey on involving unions in career development for students
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Brandon Hersey on involving unions in career development for students
27 E27 - "How are the children?" with Director Brandon Hersey | Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
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27 E27 - "How are the children?" with Director Brandon Hersey | Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
26 E26 - February 7 meeting - Two empty chairs, and a lot on the table | Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
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26 E26 - February 7 meeting - Two empty chairs, and a lot on the table | Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
25 Exit Interview with Lisa Rivera | Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
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25 Exit Interview with Lisa Rivera | Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
24 Legislative Talk with Liza Rankin | Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
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24 Legislative Talk with Liza Rankin | Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
EXTRA: Two Seattle School Board Directors Resign | Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
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EXTRA: Two Seattle School Board Directors Resign | Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
22 Legislative Update: School Funding, Special Education, and School Lunch | Seattle Hall Pass...
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22 Legislative Update: School Funding, Special Education, and School Lunch | Seattle Hall Pass...
21 The 2024 Legislative Session begins | Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
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21 The 2024 Legislative Session begins | Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
20 School Shuffle Stories III - Olympic Hills, Orca, and Leschi | Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
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20 School Shuffle Stories III - Olympic Hills, Orca, and Leschi | Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
19 School Shuffle Stories II - Adams and Cedar Park | Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
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19 School Shuffle Stories II - Adams and Cedar Park | Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
18 School Shuffle Stories I - Dunlap | Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
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18 School Shuffle Stories I - Dunlap | Seattle Hall Pass Podcast